There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Colorado by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Capital Region International Airport to Denver
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Denver (DEN)plane LAN - DEN
7h 21m$119–522Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Denver
cheapest- Take the bus from Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Denver (DEN)plane GRR - DEN
8h 19m$111–521Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
25h 19m$303–743Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
28h 7m$213–338Drive 1,200.2 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Denvercar 1,200.2 mi
19h 11m$219–317Fly Capital Region International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane LAN - COS
9h 2m$118–506
Lansing to Colorado by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Colorado is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 19h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Colorado is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Lansing, MI and arriving at Civic Center Loop via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Colorado. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Denver via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 19m.
The distance between Lansing and Colorado is 1099 miles. The road distance is 1207.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Colorado without a car is to train which takes 25h 19m and costs $300 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Lansing to Colorado, including transfers.
Lansing to Colorado bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Colorado is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $750 and takes 25h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $210 - $340 and takes 28h 7m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Colorado, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Denver (DEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Civic Center Loop via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Denver, and Union Station in around 25h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Denver via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Denver via Chicago O'Hare, Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Denver via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Lansing to Colorado bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Colorado is 2h behind Lansing. It is currently 6:15 AM in Lansing and 4:15 AM in Colorado.
Lansing to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Colorado is 1207 miles. It takes approximately 19h 11m to drive from Lansing to Colorado.
There are 1317+ hotels available in Colorado.



